F.A.Q.
Q.
Why is Syn-flex® considered to be
one of the most effective glucosamine products on the
market today?
A. We
have taken the utmost care to ensure we provide the highest
quality, most effective product. To do this, we use only
the highest quality and purest ingredients. In fact, we
use 98% pure liquid glucosamine with ten other high quality
synergistic arthritis-fighting ingredients in a premium
formula developed for maximum absorption and relief. In
addition, each batch of Syn-flex® undergoes
a laboratory analysis to ensure ingredient quality and
efficacy plus is issued a certificate of analysis.
In
the very high quality liquid form, you will absorb much
more glucosamine (and other ingredients) than you would
with products in pill or capsule form. As a result, most
users are able to notice results in about 10-20 days instead
of 6-10 weeks (or at all with capsules or low-grade liquid
products.)
Q.
Are there any side effects?
A. Syn-flex® is
a very safe product. There are a few things you need to
know.
Consult
your doctor before taking glucosamine if you are currently
pregnant or nursing. Current medical literature indicates
that diabetics may use Syn-flex. However, you may wish
to monitor your blood sugar levels or consult your physician.
If
you are allergic to shellfish, you should monitor your
reaction and discontinue if any adverse affects occur.
A small percentage of people who take glucosamine may encounter
light diarrhea or stomach upset. This can be avoided by
splitting dosage between morning and evening. More information
on side effects can be found here.
Q.
Does Syn-flex®
interact with any drugs or medications?
A. Syn-flex® is
an all-natural product and should not interact with any
drugs or medications.
Q.
Is Syn-flex® sold in stores?
A. Syn-flex® is
sold in a number of health food stores, health clubs, hair
salons, chiropractors offices, veterinarian offices, and
the like. However, Syn-flex® is not
available in any large retail stores at this time. We prefer
to deal direct with our customers, and being the manufacturer
of Syn-flex®, we are able to offer
you the best price and mail you the product free of charge
(in the United States). You can order online here.
Q.
Why is better, stronger, healthier cartilage important?
A.
When your cartilage is damaged, either as a result of primary
osteoarthritis or flowing from an injury (secondary osteoarthritis),
you will suffer the consequences. Since cartilage protects
the bones from coming into contact with one another, the
opposite result is extremely painful. In a great many cases,
it can result in surgery.
As
your cartilage begins to lose its fluid-like capabilities,
the process of osteoarthritis begins. Whether the result
of aging, genetics, overuse or injury, some 70 million
Americans suffer from this debilitating condition. Whether
you suffer from this condition or are trying to prevent
it, every step that you can take to avoid the consequences
is well worth it.
Q.
What exactly IS glucosamine?
A.
Glucosamine, is a charged sugar molecule that is a key
component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage (grout
between the cartilage cells). It absorbs and releases water
with each step, thereby acting as a shock absorber for
the joints. With more glucosamine present, there is more
joint protection.
Glucosamine
is a natural sugar produced by your body. It is the essential
and principal ingredient that determines the quantity of
proteoglycans (water-holding) molecules that also form
in the body. The greater the amount of glucosamine in the
body, the greater the amount of proteoglycans. The proteoglycans
are large, water-binding molecules made up of (both) proteins
and sugars. It is important to understand that they are
a major building block of healthy, vital cartilage. Glucosamine
also stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAG's)
which are important proteins found in cartilage. They serve
to "bind"
the water within the cartilage matrix. Glucosamine supplements
are made from the shells of shellfish.
Q.
Is Syn-flex® approved by the FDA?
A.
Glucosamine products are nutritional supplements and are
not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Q.
Will I need to take this product daily for the rest of
my life to keep my hip joint in repair or will I be able
to reduce the dosage or even stop taking it at some point?
A.
It is indeed advisable to maintain a daily dose of 1/4
oz. (1.5 teaspoons) per day. Those over 220 pounds or so
may wish to maintain a higher dosage than this. For athletes,
those using Syn-flex® as an arthritis
easing measure, or those with mild arthritis, we recommend
using 1/4 oz. for the first 8 weeks, and then dropping
the dosage in half. Of course, if any pains return or cartilage
continues to deteriorate, increase your dosage. We recommend
that mostly everyone take a double dose (1/2 oz. per day)
for the first 7-10 days.
Q.
My friend is allergic to shellfish, but has been taking
glucosamine for four years now without any problem. Can
she take Syn-flex®?
A.
Your friend can absolutely take Syn-flex®.
As long as glucosamine hasn't been a problem in the past, Syn-flex®
will be fine for her. (The antigen in shellfish that causes
an allergic reaction has been removed from Syn-flex®.
Nonetheless, we encourage you to consult with your physician
before using glucosamine.) In fact, new research has shown
that glucosamine is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction
in someone allergic to shellfish. In most cases, allergies
are caused by proteins in shellfish, not chitin, a carbohydrate
from which glucosamine is extracted. Furthermore, there is
no crossover between the acid derived chitin from shells
and the antigens that cause shellfish allergies since the
acid process required to leach the chitin from the shell
strips away the carbohydrate side chains that would be antigenic.
Q.
I have never tried Syn-flex®. What
does it taste like?
A. Syn-flex® has
a tart green apple flavor. If you prefer, you can mix it
with your favorite drink. Some prefer to take a sip of
water after using it.
Q.
Is it true that Syn-flex® will ease
osteoarthritis pain in dogs, cats, and horses too?
A.
Yes. Glucosamine was used to help with arthritis in horses
many years before the beneficial effects for humans were
known. Now with the high quality glucosamine, the liquid
formula for maximum absorption, and the ten other beneficial
ingredients, your dog or cat's arthritis or hip dysplasia
can be alleviated with Syn-flex®.
Information on Syn-flex®
for use in pets can be found here.
Q.
Do pets like the taste of Syn-flex®?
A.
The large majority of dogs like the flavor and administration
is very easy. In about 10% of cases, you may need to put
the Syn-flex®
on a treat, mix it in with their food, or administer orally.
Q.
What's the difference between Syn-flex® and Syn-flex®
for pets?
A.
In fact, they are the exact same product. The only difference
is the dosage amount.
Q.
I am an athlete. Can Syn-flex® benefit
me?
A.
Absolutely. (See our website and
review the comments of some world-class athletes who use
it.)
Q.
Who is Synflex America and how did you come up with Syn-flex®?
Synflex
America was founded in 1999 by J.R. Rogers. In 1993, J.R.
fell off a two story building and ended up with Spinal
Stenosis and Secondary Arthritis in his neck. He tried
pretty much everything he could find, but little helped
and what did help often had very serious side effects.
A friend of his was using a prototype liquid glucosamine
to treat his thoroughbred horses and was using something
very close to the Syn-flex® formula
to ease arthritis in his horses. J.R. tried some of the
formula and within four days he noticed that his pain had
been significantly reduced. Within about 15 days, his inflammation
had subsided and he had much greater mobility in his neck.
J.R.
began passing out samples to his friends and they were
astounded by the results they were getting. He knew that
this product was one that belonged in the hands of everyone
who suffered from OA. He founded Synflex America. Beginning
in July, 2001, Syn-flex® was first
made available to the general public worldwide. It has
been an incredible success with a rapidly growing audience
of direct purchasers and wholesale buyers. In fact, Synflex
America is the largest direct-to-consumer retailer of liquid
glucosamine in the world.
Because
pills and capsules are not absorbed as well as liquid glucosamine,
you are not receiving as much glucosamine to your joints
with pills and capsules or receiving it as quickly. Common
sense tells you that you will receive more and faster relief
from liquid glucosamine than from pills and capsules. Those
who use a high quality liquid glucosamine formula can expect
to notice results in about 7-14 days. As the pain eases,
the liquid glucosamine also assists in the rehabilitation
of the cartilage by renewing the supply of synovial fluid
by producing the molecule nutrient protogylcans.
Q.
I had knee surgery and lost half of my cartilage. How
much of it can I rebuild and how?
A.
Frankly it is difficult to quantify the rehabilitation
of cartilage by percentages. The cartilage that has been
damaged, may have simply lost its water-binding and water-holding
capabilities. Glucosamine and chondritin found in Syn-flex®
stimulate the production of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans,
restoring the cushioning properties of the cartilage and
stopping bad enzymes from continuing to chew your cartilage
away.
It
is safe to say that the rehabilitation would be quite dramatic.
It does vary person to person and depends on the severity
and progression of your arthritis.
Q.
My doctor specifically recommended taking Syn-flex®.
Are there many doctors who recommend Syn-flex®?
A.
Many doctors are now recommending glucosamine, and many
are indeed specifically recommending Syn-flex®.
Generally, they either use Syn-flex® themselves
or have heard great things about Syn-flex® from
their patients. You can read a number of their testimonials
in our success stories.
Q.
I see that Syn-flex® contains both
Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCL. Why is Glucosamine
HCL added to your product?
A.
A medical study released in January of 2001 confirmed that
glucosamine sulfate is clinically proven to assist those
who suffer from arthritis. However, that is only part of
the picture. Another medical study conducted several years
ago compared the two ingredients. That study found the
HCL form of glucosamine created even more cartilage components
and may have a higher bio-availability. We have combined
both ingredients to ensure you benefit from both. In fact, Syn-flex® contains
1250mg of glucosamine per daily 1/4oz. dose.
Q.
I have purchased Syn-flex®. What
do you recommend for dosage?
A.
Recommended daily dosage for humans is 1/4 of an ounce
per day of Syn-flex®. You may wish to double the dose
to 1/2 oz. the first ten days for maximum effectiveness.
If you are over 230 pounds you may find that staying with
a 1/2 oz. daily dosage works more effectively. 
Q.
I know a lot of people who use it and they all swear
by it. What makes Syn-flex®
so effective?
A.
Certainly the ingredients themselves play a major role
here. As well, it should be clear that a liquid formula
is going to provide the greatest possible absorption into
your system.
Q.
What if there is NO cartilage left in a joint.... what
can Syn-flex®
do....??
A.
When there is no cartilage left, Syn-flex® will
help regenerate as much cartilage as is possible. However,
when a bone on bone situation has occurred it is very challenging.
Syn-flex®
will be your best shot at saving any cartilage that may be
remaining and easing your pain. Additionally, if cartilage
in one joint has disappeared, you should be taking liquid
glucosamine to protect other joints throughout your body.
If
you are currently using NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors, I would
suggest not taking these as you are putting yourself at
risk for many severe side effects. Furthermore, there is
recent research suggesting taking these will actually hasten
the deterioration of your cartilage.
Q.
I have noticed that pills and capsules usually contain
both glucosamine and chondroitin. Does Syn-flex® have
chondroitin in it?
A.
Yes. The shark cartilage is comprised of approximately
20% chondroitin sulfate.
Q.
Why do you use shark cartilage to derive the chondroitin
sulfate in Syn-flex®?
A.
The two most common compounds that are used for chondroitin
are bovine (Cow) trachea and shark cartilage. We chose
to use shark cartilage over bovine due to the risk of BSE
(Mad Cow Disease).
Q.
I know that most joint products contain glucosamine.
What are some of these other ingredients all about?
A.
All of the ingredients contained in Syn-flex® are
there because they assist in building healthy joints. Without
going into a lot of detail about them, boswellin, yucca,
and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids each contribute to joint
health and fight inflammation. Manganese and ascorbic acid
are added to aid your body's ability to produce and absorb
glucosamine.
Q.
Are there any special instructions other than what is
on the label? Also, why are there slight changes in the
color of the product?
A.
You should not refrigerate Syn-flex®.
It has a shelf life of two years so you can certainly store
it at a room temperature for that long. A slight change
in color happens sometimes. It is simply something that
happens naturally as a result of exposure to light.
Q.
Where can I find more information on glucosamine and
arthritis?
A.
Arthritis is a debilitating disease and it takes an active
approach to easing it. We have a number of resources available
for you to learn more about arthritis and the steps taken
to effectively ease it.
Please e-mail us here if
you have any other questions.
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